Meaning & Definition of Nearly in English
English⟶
Nearly
/nɪrli/
adverb
1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished
- All but
- "The job is (just) about done"
- "The baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded"
- "We're almost finished"
- "The car all but ran her down"
- "He nearly fainted"
- "Talked for nigh onto 2 hours"
- "The recording is well-nigh perfect"
- "Virtually all the parties signed the contract"
- "I was near exhausted by the run"
- "Most everyone agrees"
synonym:
- about,
- almost,
- most,
- nearly,
- near,
- nigh,
- virtually,
- well-nigh
2. In a close manner
- "The two phenomena are intimately connected"
- "The person most nearly concerned"
synonym:
- closely,
- intimately,
- nearly
Examples of using
It's nearly seven o'clock. We have to go to school.
The truck nearly ran me over.
We nearly had an accident when the car brakes jammed.